Banjo Distance from Kettle

[jerryalan]

I'm just about finished with a brew stand I am making using recycled bed frame metal. I mounted my burners and they look great however, the banjo burner looks a little close to the bottom of the kettle. How much distance should I leave between that burner and the kettle?

Thanks!

 

[Hammy71]

Not sure what the optimal distance is....but mine are at 6". Mine were salvaged from anotber burner application and I just kept the same distance.

 

[jerryalan]

Not sure what the optimal distance is....but mine are at 6".

I was thinking about going 4" considering the flame height. How long does it take you to get to strike temps at 6"? Mine will be used for the HLT so I won't be boiling with it.

 

[strat_thru_marshall]

I did 4 " and it works great. I had it at 6" but was losing alot of heat in the wind, 4 seems to give me better heat transfer efficiency.

 

[Hammy71]

I get 6-8 gallons to 170ish in around 15 min with 50 degree or less tap water.